Head of Design Formal BOSS Menswear (m/f/d)

HUGO BOSS is one of the leading premium fashion and lifestyle companies with around 13,800 employees worldwide. We work passionately and to high standards from the initial idea through to the finished product. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be yourself and to be creative in an inspiring and international working environment - because, to create something extraordinary, we must explore new paths together. Join our team and shape your own future at HUGO BOSS!

Head of Design Formal BOSS Menswear (m/f/d)
HUGO BOSS AG | Metzingen near Stuttgart | Germany | Full-time

We are currently looking for a Head of Design Formal (m/f/d) for leading the BOSS Menswear team.

What you can expect:

• Implementation of the design content from the seasonal concept to creative management for the responsible categories
• Thematic and qualitative realization of the seasonal collection trends and market needs, taking into consideration the color palettes, materials, prints and key silhouettes
• Responsible for the alignment of product ranges across all categories
• Responsible for the realization and creative input into the collection framework plan with regards to trend direction, complexity, price structure, quality, timing, and margin, ensuring all channel needs are taken into consideration
• Strategic implementation to shape the product range and create new opportunities for growth and incremental sales
• Benchmark analysis of key competitors and strategic implementation into collections Intensive and continuing research into market trends and innovation, with close attention to consumer behaviours
• Leading the design team; ensuring there is collaboration and alignment with all interfaces (e.g. External Suppliers, Brand Management, Sales, Operations and Marketing)
• Execution and presentation of seasonal collections at International Sales Meetings/KÜ, educating the international sales teams on all new trends and innovation for the season

Your profile:

• Minimum of 6 years' relevant professional experience in Creative Management
• Design and Leadership experience in the fashion industry
• Knowledge of business administration
• Creative vision and enthusiasm for innovation with an understanding of commerciality

Your benefits:

• Made for Me: three days in Metzingen and two days working remotely. Our hybrid working model "Threedom of work" is as individual as your personal needs.
• Today. Tomorrow. Always. Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights.
• Does innovation drive you? Same for us! We have digitized most of our workflows and almost fully automated our logistics centres.
• Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
• High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, the beach volleyball field or yoga classes on the rooftop terrace.
• As a fashion company, we value good taste in everything - including food. Welcome to our own restaurant and café, Times.

Fashion is a form of self-expression. With our products, we want to inspire individuality and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. HUGO BOSS is a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of, but not limited to, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.